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Woman charged with lying to authorities in HOA case

Justice Department lawyers are not finished bringing criminal charges in the massive scheme to take over Las Vegas area homeowners associations. Stephanie Liane Markham became the latest co-conspirator charged in the sweeping case.

Metro: Man still fired gun after Taser deployed

Anthony Wade Moore managed to fire a shot after a Las Vegas police detective used a Taser on him at the Rio over the weekend, Metro said Wednesday.

Water authority board approves pump station, rate hike

Citing the need to protect the community’s water supply from uncertainty on the Colorado River, Southern Nevada Water Authority board members voted Wednesday to build a new $650 million pump station at Lake Mead and raise rates to pay for it.

Woman injured Monday in Strip crash dies

A woman hit by a party bus this week on the Strip has died, Las Vegas police said Wednesday.

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Dan Bilzerian arrested on Clark County bomb-making warrant

Actor and poker player Dan Bilzerian was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on a warrant out of Clark County for possession of bomb-making materials.

Donation drop-offs: Where to go this holiday season

Southern Nevada residents and organizations are seeking toy and food donations for valley residents in need. A sampling of events is included below. Additional events can be posted on View’s Facebook page at facebook.com/viewnewspapers.

Coroner: Man found dead in dumpster died of natural causes

The Clark County coroner’s office has ruled that an elderly man whose body was found in an apartment complex dumpster in early November died of natural causes.

Monthly show features local talent to raise funds for nonprofits

On a typical day off, many people seem satisfied with paying bills, weeding the garden or watching their favorite shows. At least once a month, Mark Shunock uses his day off to raise $10,000 for a charity.

Dog’s partial paralysis prompts owner to create disabled pets website

When Sharon Seltzer, co-founder of Heaven Can Wait Animal Society, adopted her shepherd mix Sophie, she was a puppy and a happy bundle of energy. Fast-forward about 10 years, and Sophie began showing her age, ending up partially paralyzed. Seltzer went on the Internet but found it frustrating trying to locate information that would make life more comfortable for her furry companion. As a result, she created the website Lessons From A Paralyzed Dog.

Las Vegas doctor pleads guilty to federal drug charge

A suspended Las Vegas doctor pleaded guilty Tuesday to the federal felony offense of obtaining controlled substances by fraud, the U.S. attorney’s office announced.

Newsmakers, Dec. 11-17, 2014

Pfc Zane P. Iona-Schopp, 19, graduated from Marine Corps recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the School of Infantry (Infantry Training Battalion) at Marine Corps Base Camp at Camp Pendleton, Calif. He is the son of Jami Schopp of Las Vegas and a graduate of Centennial High School.

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